Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Function of the Placenta

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the function of the placenta?

• A)The placenta connects the mother's and the baby's blood supplies.
• B)The placenta makes a two-way exchange of nutrients and waste materials between the mother and the fetus.
• C)The placenta is a barrier that protects the developing baby from all harmful substances.
• D)The placenta's only function is to carry nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby.

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